Alzheimer's Society Podcast

If you have recently been told you have dementia, this guide is for you. It will help you to understand more about dementia and the treatments, support and services that are available. It includes information about how you can live as well as possible with dementia, and about making plans for the future.

If you have recently been told you have dementia, this guide is for you. It will help you to understand more about dementia and the treatments, support and services that are available. It includes information about how you can live as well as possible with dementia, and about making plans for the future.

If you have recently been told you have dementia, this guide is for you. It will help you to understand more about dementia and the treatments, support and services that are available. It includes information about how you can live as well as possible with dementia, and about making plans for the future.

Angry at the unfair treatment faced by many people with dementia, Alex Preston is determined to bring about change. Gareth Bracken meets a man standing up for dementia rights.

Believing that the opinions of people with dementia are often overlooked, Arthur Mars has embraced the opportunity to make himself heard. Gareth Bracken reads an article about a man who is influencing the world around him.

Despite having an inherited form of dementia that has seen three relatives die young, Victoria Huntley is determined to project a positive message. My name is Gareth Bracken, and I'm reading an article about a woman making the most of life.

Having faced both HIV and dementia alone, Patrick Ettenes doesn’t want others to do the same. My name’s Gareth Bracken and I’m reading an article about a man casting attention onto a neglected area.

Part Of The Movement Podcast - December 2016/January 2017 by Alzheimer's Society

As if having dementia wasn’t enough, many people also face unfair treatment. My name’s Gareth Bracken and I’m reading an article about an Alzheimer’s Society ambassador who is choosing her battles to secure her and others’ rights.

After a dementia diagnosis, still being able to enjoy your favourite activities makes a big difference. Gareth Bracken, reads an article by Luke Bishop about a man who is staying active with the support of a Side by Side volunteer.

Despite being unable to access all of his previous wide-ranging knowledge, Abdus Shahid remains sure of his achievements. Gareth Bracken meets a business and family man who retains a strong identity.

A local group can provide welcome support. Gareth Bracken reads an article written by Luke Bishop, about a man from Merseyside who overcame many anxieties before meeting other people with dementia.

With the devolved elections in Wales and Northern Ireland just days away, hear the thoughts of our teams in Cardiff and Belfast on what the major parties are saying about dementia. We also outline the campaigns we’ve been running – https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/20000reasons in Northern Ireland and https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/45000reasons in Wales – to ensure dementia is on the politicians’ radar as they ask for your vote, and tell you about how to get involved.

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal tool that allows you to appoint someone to make certain decisions on your behalf. A health and welfare LPA allows the attorney to make decisions on your behalf about your health and welfare, if there comes a time when you are unable to make these decisions for yourself. In this edition of the podcast we discuss Health and Welfare LPA and the Your answers to the question 'What to do if a person with dementia leave a shop without paying for goods?'.

Hospital discharge is the term used when a person leaves hospital once they are sufficiently recovered. People with dementia usually need further long-term help after leaving hospital, and some may move into a care home. Others need support in their own home or in the home of a relative or friend. In this edition of the podcast we discuss the hospital discharge process and NHS continuing healthcare.